Classic Albums

2002•8 series•Entertainment / Music/Arts

Available on Sky Arts

A closer look at how some of classic albums that shaped different generations were conceived, produced, and recorded, featuring a selection of interviews with band members and producers.

Episode 1Queen: A Night at the Opera

A Night At The Opera: It featured hits Bohemian Rhapsody and You're My Best Friend and propelled the band to superstardom. The story of how Queen created their seminal fourth album.

Episode 2Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon

...The Dark Side Of The Moon: Prog rock icons Pink Floyd reflect on the creation of their hugely influential concept album, with rarely seen archive studio footage.

Episode 3The Who: Who's Next

The Who give a first-hand insight into the making of their 20th century masterpiece, Who's Next, as well as discussing its far-reaching influence.

Episode 4Cream: Disraeli Gears

Disraeli Gears: Cream's Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker and Jack Bruce discuss the making of Disraeli Gears, their timeless 1967 album that solidified their status as a 'super group'. (S1, ep 2)

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